Disclaimer: I do not own Halo or Battlefront for the idea of this fic, any other character I
Portrait in this fic are from the original game or tv program.
M for mature, for some swearing and cursing.
´´ ´´: Dialogue of characters.
Second battle: The Clone Offensive
In the vast area of space, lifeless planets and unknown stars surrounded the clone fleet as it traveled trough the darkness, showing to the new arrivals the wonders of space…
´´Ow man this is soo boring ´´
However one of the passengers couldn't care less for anything it could offer.
Sev yawned as he for the third time fell asleep in the last hour, as he looked around he saw some clone troopers doing they did best in the consoles,- ´´Whatever it is ´´- Sev thought ,his attention turned the nerd of the group, 40. Sev would never call him that since Fixer although had a calm behavior, when he gets mad he can be as scary as himself,- ´´Nah, not as scary as me ´´.
Scorch left for a while to the armory to get some new toys from the new issued explosives, since the commandos were most of the time in far away missions screwing Grievous plans they rarely had chances to return to Coruscant for upgrades, so now 62 was having a shopping spree.
´´As long as he doesn't blow the engines ´´- The commando thought as he inspected his DC-Sniper attachment upgrade, eliminating the bothersome glowing scope that clouded his shots ,adding an extra level of magnification to see more clearly the look of horror on his victims faces as he said ´Hello´ and a power amplifier to make his shots extra fun, but a drag to have to use 3 rounds for it to happen.
Boss was at the command post, or the big chair ,Sev admitted that seeing a commando in the command seat was a rare sight, mostly only clone captains and sometimes some pedant Jedi took that position. And he had to admit that seeing a commando restraining himself of not shooting for almost two hours was impressive, Sev could only last 10 minutes.
´´ This is really boring ´´- Sev said out loud obtaining the attention of Fixer.
´´ Will you stop it 07, you're saying that ever 5 minutes, besides you're distracting me from my analysis ´´
´´ Yeah since it's so important ´´- Sev snatched the report from Fixer -´´ Let's see, Distance of planets…, space anomalies…, boring stuff, more boring stuff…´´
´´ Give me that, this is important, there isn't always a chance of studying a new star system´´
´´ Yeah right ,then tell me why the heck does counting asteroids is important ´´
´´ Well that's for…um…, astro metrics ´´
´´ Fixer , you really need to get some ´´- Sev left Fixer wondering just what he needed to get as the crimson commando approached 38.
´´Hey Boss, you said that there would be enemy forces we could get our chance to kick their ass, then where are they ´´
Boss sighted and turned to 07- ´´Believe me ,If I knew I would tell you, but for now we are better of with no hostile presence until we can find a stable base ´´- Sev gave up and resigned ,it would look as they wouldn't get a piece of the action today, he turned and left to find 62, maybe they could let out some steam by making fun of some newbie troopers.
Boss returned to his seat and looked at the darkness in the front screen, although he was bored as well, engaging an enemy was a tactical and unnecessary risk to take for now, especially since you don't know anything of him, maybe when they were settled they would search for a fight another day.
As 38 was hoping to avoid hostile encounters, another species was searching for them.
´´ 6 unknown species to be assimilated into the collective ´´
´´ 2 unknown factions of species 5618 (humans),not matching federation fleet nor technology ´´
´´ 1 Robotic race irrelevant for assimilation into the collective, course of action to be taken: destruction and assimilation of resources and any technology they might posses ´´
´´ Possibly more unknown species unseen for now to be added into the collective ´´- The Borg queen assess the known data gathered since their arrival to this uncharted section of the galaxy, the glowing green light following her as she paced in her chambers, never before a non corporeal race had intervened in the collective's matters, but this Sahian had dared to, she would be assimilated – the queen thought, however until now the collective was unable to do such a thing ,but that would change soon.
´´Unknown vessels detected, triangular shaped built of no matching material ,technology level medium ´´
´´Weapon systems not detected ´´- By the queen's thought the ship sensors registered the new ship's for weapon systems to disable, but to no avail.
´´Send 3 drones to collect specimens and technology intelligence ´´
´´ Sir unknown ship had just emerged from what it appears to be hyperspace´´- A clone engineer said to 38 , as Fixer examined the new arrivals with the ship's sensors the comm. suddenly open.
´´We are the Borg , lower your shields and surrender your ships, resistance is futile , your technological and biological distinctiveness will be added to our own, you will adapt to service the collective.´´
´´Just what the heck was that ´´- A clone trooper said in surprise.
´´ Sir preliminary scanner reveal unknown energy signatures, a far more advanced shielding technology and I can't find their weapon systems ´´- Fixer said as Boss looked at the cube shaped vessels, indeed he could not find anything resembling a cannon or turrets.
´´ Great just what I didn't want yet ´´- Boss thought as he turned to 40 -´´Fixer any other good news ´´
´´ I'm afraid so sir…´´
´´ Hey 52 look trough the blast shield ´´- 89 a clone engineer said to his fellow teammate as the Borg cubes appeared. ´´What are those things ´´
´´ The enemy you fool, quick lets get to the torpedo bay ´´- 52 said as they started to run ,but they suddenly stopped as a drone teleported in front of them. The drone grabbed 52 and injected him nanoprobes to the section between the neck and head and teleported out with 52. 89 wasted no time and headed to a nearby panel.
´´ Red alert ,we have intruders onboard ´´
´´ Hurry up Scorch, or we're going to miss the action by your fault ´´
´´Just a moment 07, this bag isn't full yet ´´
´´Yeah ,since we Need all those explosives in a battle on the ship ´´- Sev said sarcastically since the explosives were not really useful to use onboard a ship, especially in one of yours.
´´ There good to go ´´- 62 said and headed to the bridge however another drone teleported to the armory.
´´ Resistance is futile ´´- The drone said as he approached the two commandoes ,but he suddenly founded himself aimed by countless clones that were also in the armory grabbing gear.
´´ O man you are really dumb ´´- Scorch said and every clone open fire disabling the drone in seconds.
´´ Lousy target practice ´´- Sev said as he kicked the corpse in the head- ´´ Boss we took down what it looks like an intruder, that or a human toaster ´´
´´Understood Sev , sending some engineers to examine the body now ´´- 38 turned the comm. of and reviewed the reports, that was the third intruder that managed to board the Prosecutor, although it was shot down, two managed to escape and worst of all, with 2 hostages.
´´ This wont be tolerated, ever command ship raise your shields and prepare for offensive measures´´
The Borg queen surveyed the arrivals from the clone vessel. She detected something not acceptable.
´´ 5 of 256 of unimatrix 16 returned with specimen classified as clone engineer.´´
´´ 9 of 23 of unimatrix beta 5 returned with specimen classified as clone trooper.´´
´´ 12 of 594 of unimatrix 7 did not return, his link with the collective has seized.´´
This was unacceptable, maybe a miscalculated error, no she immediately erased that thought, the collective was flawless.
´´ Or so you think ´´- The queen turned to her intruder, Sahian. Some guard drones tried to assimilate her but failed as they couldn't even touch her. The queen call them off.
´´ Non corporeal sentient race, Species 5973…´´
´´Please don't classify me ´´- Sahian cut the queen short -´´ For as I remember your collective hasn't been able to assimilate anyone like myself ´´
´´You are irrelevant to us for now, first we'll assimilate the inferior species and then well focus on your species ´´- The queen said but she felt something , the holo image amplified and in it a Borg assault cube had been destroyed by enemy attacks from the Prosecutor.
´´Inferior species uh.´´
´´ One down, a couple of more to go sir ´´- Fixer said as he manned the turret control's.
´´ Well then ,let's not keep them waiting , All republic ship's engage the enemy´´ - 38 ordered and the triangular vessels surrounded the cubes in a cross fight.
´´ Sir more intruders have boarded the ship, our shields couldn't hold them back ´´
´´ Damn it, trooper seal the weapons bay, engineering and the bridge,40 you're with me, command 'search and destroy'. ´´
´´ Yes sir, 40 acknowledged ´´- 38 and 40 loaded their DC-17 and gave them a slap to put the clip in place as 10 troopers awaited orders in the entrance.
´´ The enemy surpasses our number's, their weapon technology is more advanced of that we had predicted ´´- The Borg queen thought , in a single universal thought Borg spheres and triangles swarmed the capital ships.- ´´ Nether less they shall fail ´´.
´´ Really ´´- Sahian said to the ever calmed queen. - ´´If you were not part, excuse me, All machine I would swear you are afraid they might have the same level than your drones.´´
´´Their offensive procedures have ´exceeded´ our expectations ,however their resistance is futile ´´
´´ Don't you ever get tired of talking like that ´´- The Borg queen ignored her as the spheres began disabling some of the capital ships. The queen turned to Sahian.
´´Never ´´
´´Attention all pilots report to the hangar area, incoming attack fighter's inbound ,repeat all available pilots to hanger area´´
Every pilot boarded what they could ,Republic fighter's, Arc-170 and V-wings. Each pilot felt some nostalgia from their recent space battle over Coruscant, however this was going to be more different of what they expected.
´´Alright men where close to one of the enemy vessels, remember search and destroy their primary systems, is that understood ´´
´´Yes sir ´´- The sound echoed inside a republic transport as it get in reach of the closest cube, the drones detected their vessel and lowered part of their shields and with their tractor beam captured the transport will.
´´ Sir there's some sort of tractor beam guiding our ship towards them, I'm having some troubles trying to get free ´´
´´ Let them be pilot, they don't know what they're doing ´´- Alpha 75 said as he drew his commando pistol , two commanders waited in front of the exit of the transport to shred any drone that appeared, and so they did, countless drones awaited them outside only to be shot down by the intruders.
´´ What kind of technology is this ´´- A clone trooper said in surprise as he examined the bizarre green technology.
´´ Cut the chatter ,split up and tear this ship apart ´´- Alpha 75 said as they saluted and headed out, more drones appeared as they made their way ,but they as well as the others fell to the clones.
The queen was loosing a bit of patience, only species 8472 had done that before, and the clones she assimilated before couldn't be used to extract data from the enemy technology, almost as if they were genetically codified against intrusions like the Borg, however she did managed to extract the data for cloning and the clones themselves were doing their own weapons useless by themselves for every single shot they did.
´´Another one there ´´-the clones opened fire upon a drone emerging from regeneration. More seemed to appear for every one they took out, but suddenly the troopers weapons were useless against them.
´´ Sir they seemed to be projecting some sort of energy shield around them, our weapons are useless ´´- A clone trooper said by comm. to Alpha 75, the commanders chain guns were still effective though.
´´ Use your pistols instead, were having the same trouble here as well ´´- 75 said as his own squad was slowly loosing defensive means to counter attack, only the engineer shotgun was useful at the last moment, but they were so many drones.
´´ Everyone retreat, get back to the drop ship, do you copy second team ´´- the second team didn't answered as they were being assimilated as they speak. 75 and the remaining clones retreated evading drones as they made their way back to their transport, but they stumbled upon an energy shield trapping them as countless drones approached.
´´ To all republic forces, the enemy can adapt to our energy weapons, the only ones unaffected are… get back, No. shot him , shoot him…´´- the comm. went dead as 38 and 40 were still searching for more drones inside the prosecutor. Indeed the clone blasters went useless moments ago, only their DC-17 remained unaffected for now.
´´ Fixer any ideas ´´
´´ Let me check a corpse to analyze sir, I'll have the solution in moment's ´´- Boss nodded as the clones secured the area while Fixer was slicing the drone, literally with his vibroblade.
´´ Sir our fighters and turrets are having little effect on their shields now , any suggestions ´´- The advisor in charge asked 38.
´´ Be patient, we'll find the solution soon ´´
´´ We need some suggestions now 38 , our fighters are having the same troubles…´´
´´ I Said be patient ,is that understood ´´
´´Yes sir, but make it quick ´´-The comm. turned off.
´´ Got something Fixer ´´
´´Not yet sir, their technology is fairly complex even for me ´´- The clones patrolled the area ,however a drone teleported near them trying to inject the nanoprobes to a closest clone, but his armor hold out the assimilation nodes.
´´ Here's one shoot it ´´- The clone yelled as he and two more clones fired upon it, they knew their weapons were useless, but they were surprised as the combined firepower forced the shield down.
Boss saw this and got an idea- ´´Fixer cancel it, I think our problem is solved.
´´ Their fighters are immune to our weapons, retreat ´´- The lead pilot barked by the comm. as his squadron was being shoot down by the triangular vessels.
´´ Resistance is futile ´´- The comm. opened as two spheres trapped the fighters in their tractor beam, all seemed lost for the pilots, but their end didn't come as the two spheres were destroyed by a squad of republic fighters. Not just a clone squad , the squad of the 501 st.
´´ Come on pilots, let's show these cyborgs how to fly ´´- The squad lead said by comm. ,moments before 38 had hailed every republic fleet and ordered that small squads concentrated fire upon a single enemy ship at a time to overload their shields. As well to utilize mainly missiles and other non energy weapons to counter their adaptation.
The idea of 38 was working, not only did their shields could be forced down ,but they were also unable to stop fragmentation rounds, explosives and other non energy weapons. Now only a few drones were left onboard the ship.
´´ Alright men, let's split up and search for them ´´- Boss ordered as they were still unable to find the last intruders ,as well as 62 and 07. A large sound coming from anti armor caught his attention. -´´Scratch that order, I think we found them ´´.
Indeed Scorch was blowing some drones with his new anti armor attachment, like a kid with new toy. Sev was doing the same, but with his Sniper attachment cleaning heads off.
´´ O yeah , I love this weapon ´´- Scorch yelled as he fired an extra round to send the drones flying.
´´Just keep your distance 62, we all know you have a tendency of blowing things up in your face.´´- Sev said as Boss and Fixer approached them.
´´ I see you've taken care of our guests ´´
´´ Yes sir, thanks to my new power amplifier I made them see things my way ´´- Sev answered 38 . -´´ And we finally managed to get some steam loose ´´.
´´Very well Delta squad form up and let's go to the bridge , and scorch put that thing down before you blow the ship up ´´
This was unacceptable, the queen thought, how could the collective be loosing , they were flawless, but somehow they managed to destroy most of the fleet. Only her diamond ship and 3 assault cubes were left. The only course of action was retreat.
As 38 and delta squad entered the bridge ,the first thing they saw was the remaining ships entering trans warp.
´´ Did you get their coordinates ´´- Boss asked an engineer.
´´Negative sir, that wasn't a jump ´´
´´ Those coward's ,they got away, for now… ´´- Sev added.
´´ Well I doubt will be seeing them in a while ,after all we did cripple their fleet ´´- Fixer said as he examined the damaged republic vessels.
´´ More like we totally kicked their ass ´´- Scorch said as the advisor approached 38.
´´38 some survivors from our two down ships are requesting permission to dock in the Prosecutor, It seems someone told them that Delta squad was onboard and they want to join our crew, and 38 well done ´´.- Boss nodded as the drop ships were docking.
´´ You hear that commandoes, they heard I was onboard and they want to be with the best ´´- Scorch added as Sev spoke.
´´ They heard of Delta Squad ,not just you, and mainly of me ´´
´´ Cut the chatter already, we still need to find a base ´´- Fixer said as Boss took his position once again in the bridge.
´´ That's right commandoes,I think this is enough action for today, 40 re engage original mission. ´´
The last words from the non corporeal before she left echoed trough the queen's thoughts:
´´…You will never win this war if you keep thinking as a machine, as a oneself…´´
Was the non corporeal right, No, however they weren't interested in winning this war, they were interested in assimilating these new species. The three surviving Borg ships exited trans warp and entered the new Borg domains : Unimatrix Zero X. Countless Borg assault ships ,spheres, diamonds and cubes flooded space, nearby planets were already being harvested of known minerals and resources for the collective, three more small scout fleet's like the one she commanded against the clones were still out searching for the other races, each one with her supervision, after all she lived in the fifth dimension.
But the non corporeal was right in part, they needed a new approach when dealing with these new species, the Borg queen activated 3 of her personal drones in her chamber, they would be an addition to the collective's leading. One of the species 8472 ,one elderly male human and one female human.
´´ I am Sherka of the Borg ´´
´´ I am Seven of Nine of the Borg ´´
´´I am Locutus of the Borg ´´
Well finally after more than a month I'm back, I'm sorry but I was kinda busy in battlefront II but I managed to update two of my fics, Now to clear some things:
Sorry that Delta squad was cut short in this chapter but next ones will have more of their appearances, and as for an alliance there will be some, the primary will be of the UNSC, the elites and the Clones, but in further chapters.
I know the Borg are more ,even more , powerful than the republic, but that wouldn't be a fair and entertaining fight ,right. As well as the part in which the Borg cannot obtain data from the assimilated clones, they will have to assimilate a vessel in order to add the republic technology into them.
The 501 is the squad of the best clones the republic had in the clone wars, I don't know much of them but I felt obligated to add them into this fic. Wonder if Delta squad is in it.
The armor of the clones must be advance enough to resist the assimilation nodes, and the Borg shields are capable of adapting to energy weapons, but the clone weapons are not just any weapons, and the Borg shields can be forced down and they are useless against projectiles, and if they are not I'm still leaving it like this to give the other species an advantage. Besides in the First contact movie Captain Picard did managed to kill 2 drones with a machine gun right.
And Finally I hope the last part explains why the federation isn't in the wars, I did said in chapter one that the Borg assimilated their entire universe. Well I hope that's all, any question feel free to ask.
Next chapter is back to the Spartans and elites, mostly on how they will have to solve their differences, and for the new factions for popular demand I will add the terminators as well as the:
Go aul from Stargate lead by Anubis.
The Zerg from Starcraft lead by Kerrigan (the queen of blades)
The protoss from the same game lead by Zeratul, but Tassadar will be back as well as phoenix.
And the Flood for now, obviously lead by Gravemind.
Well until next update, read and review.
